Swan River Airport (CZJN)
Medium airport · Swan River, Manitoba, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Swan River Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CZJN |
| IATA | ZJN |
| Elevation | 1,100 ft (335 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°7'14" W 101°14'10" 52.12060, -101.23600 |
| Location | Swan River, Manitoba, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 3,933 ft (1199 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 08/26 | 1,950 ft (594 m) | 75 ft | GRS | No |
Swan River Airport at a glance
Swan River Airport is a medium airport in Swan River, Manitoba, Canada, known to airline systems as ZJN. The field elevation of 1,100 ft (335 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CZJN are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 02/20 — offers 3,933 ft (1199 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CZJN shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Swan River Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkton Municipal Airport | CYQV | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Dauphin Barker Airport | CYDN | 140 km (76 NM) |
| The Pas Airport | CYQD | 206 km (111 NM) |
| Nipawin Airport | CYBU | 230 km (124 NM) |
| Virden / RJ (Bob) Andrew Field Regional Aerodrome | CYVD | 250 km (135 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Swan River Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,100 ft field elevation of Swan River Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 250 airports and airfields we list for Canada — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Swan River Airport
What is the ICAO code of Swan River Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Swan River Airport is CZJN, and its IATA code is ZJN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Swan River Airport above sea level?
Swan River Airport sits at an elevation of 1,100 feet (335 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Swan River Airport located?
The airport lies at 52.1206, -101.2360 — in Swan River, Manitoba, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Yorkton Municipal Airport, about 127 km away.
Does CZJN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CZJN appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Swan River Airport?
Swan River Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 02/20, measures 3,933 ft (1199 m) with a ASP surface.